Fig. 5From: K-wire fixation vs 23-gauge percutaneous hand- crossed hypodermic needle for the treatment of distal phalangeal fracturesFemale patient, 43 years old with crush injury of the tip of index finger and a shaft fracture (a) that was treated with 2 hand-crossed needles (b,c,d). Radiographic outcome after hardware removal 35 days postoperatively (e,f), and clinical outcome six months postoperatively (g,h)Back to article page